sgnemo25

sgnemo25 specializes in Pediatrics & Med-Surg.

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1. Prioritizing infusions

   sgnemo25 replied to sistrmoon's topic in Medications

   I would hang the platelets first of course. Low platelet count could lead to bleeding which takes priority over treating an infection. Plus it's better to infuse the platelets prior to the antibiotic which may also be the cause of the thrombocytopeni...

2. Stupid things that nurses say

   sgnemo25 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Humor

   I have one story: I had just removed a foley from a 78 y/o male pt and he wanted his "privates" cleaned." There was a female visitor with him at the BSD, she'd been there since his admission, and I though he'd said that was his spouse. I said sure I'...

3. Just a reminder to watch what you say!

   sgnemo25 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry to hear what happened to you. Here's some info you might want to read/listen about social networking, plus you get to earn free CEs. Go to the following links: http://ce.nurse.com/CE630/Facebook/ & http://ce.nurse.com/web79/CoursePage Hope ...

4. Not-for-profit vs for-profit colleges...did this make a difference?

   sgnemo25 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Students

   You might want to check out http://www.ttuhsc.edu/son/ Texas Tech...they have an online nurse educator program.

5. I finally PASSED my NCLEX-RN exam!!!

   sgnemo25 replied to KLudRN's topic in NCLEX

   hello blessedone80, actually if you go to this link http://learningext.com/pages/home you can sign up, it costs $50 for 3 weeks (they have other packages available too, this one was the cheapest one) but the good thing is you can split the cost up wi...

6. I finally PASSED my NCLEX-RN exam!!!

   sgnemo25 replied to KLudRN's topic in NCLEX

   Perhaps your questions is not for me but here's what I'm doing: Reviewing Hurst Review Videos/materials After I go over one video for example Endocrine topic then I review the topic further using: Saunders 4th Ed., Princeton Review 8th Ed., and Pren...

7. HESI EXIT EXAM

   sgnemo25 replied to Decemberblues's topic in NCLEX

   @FA2nurse I too took the hesi and didn't pass by 7 points, so I definitely know how you feel. Our school requires we make an 880, I made an 873.... Anyways...just wondering if anyone out there could help me with some pointers...I'll be taking the he...

8. Anyone take the HESI?

   sgnemo25 replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI

   Thank you! :)

9. Is 50+ pages of reading a week "normal?"

   sgnemo25 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

   Yep, that sounds about right. Except that you have to read way more than 50+ pages. The previous comments by other poster is so true. I remember one time having to read 25 chapters for one Pedi exam...no joke, true story. Hang in there, it will be w...

10. Attacking a Doctor Makes News; Attacking a Nurse is Business As Usual

    sgnemo25 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

    sep 16, 2010 11:06 pm written by ruby vee our manager, bless her heart, wasn't concerned about the gun-toting husband because "he's from texas. everyone carries a gun there." just fyi: to your manager, i'm from texas (born and raised) and i nor ...

11. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    sgnemo25 replied to mariposabella's topic in New Nurse

    i'm glad your family supports you :) well good luck!

12. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    sgnemo25 replied to mariposabella's topic in New Nurse

    Wow! I do hope it gets better for you. Have you considered moving? Perhaps that might be an option, whatever you can do at least for 1 or 2 yrs just to get your RN experience. Well just a thought. Good luck.

13. Anyone take the HESI?

    sgnemo25 replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI

    Missvic...don't be discouraged, you said " I just want to conquer the HESI and go on to be the best nurse that I can be." Know what? You CAN conquer that HESI, but instead of saying "you want to", why not say I will conquer the HESI, the HESI exam i...

14. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    sgnemo25 replied to mariposabella's topic in New Nurse

    Wow, what state do live in??

15. The "I HATE IT WHEN..." thread for students!!

    sgnemo25 replied to shescoolie's topic in General Students

    Ditto...it's like you're invisible to them... I don't get it...